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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - At least 13 individuals, including 4 children, were killed in two different stampedes in Nigeria as big crowds gathered to gather food and clothes items dispersed at annual Christmas occasions, the authorities stated Saturday.

The two mishaps came days after another such stampede in Africa ´ s most populated country, amidst a growing pattern by local companies, churches and individuals to arrange charity drive ahead of Christmas, as the nation deals with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.

Ten individuals were killed in the very first stampede in the early hours at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, an upmarket part of the capital, Abuja, cops spokesperson Josephine Adeh said in a statement, adding that more than 1,000 individuals have actually been evacuated from the church.

There was a crowd surge at one of the church gates, as dozens attempted to go into the premises at around 4 a.m., hours before the present items were to be shared, witnesses stated, pointing out that some had been waiting since the previous night.

"The method they were rushing to go into, some people were falling and a few of them were old," Loveth Inyang, a witness. Inyang said he handled to rescue one infant as his mom had a hard time in the surge.

Three individuals died in a similar crush later on in the southeastern Anambra state's Okija town at a charity event organized by a philanthropist, the state police said.

"The occasion had actually not even started when the rush started," authorities spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga stated. There might be more deaths recorded as officers examine the occurrence, he stated.

Viral video footage that appeared to be from the Abuja scene revealed lifeless bodies lying on the ground as individuals screamed for help. A few of the hurt have been treated and released while others continue to receive healthcare, authorities stated.

The church canceled the fundraiser with bags of rice and clothes products still set up within the facilities.

As the church held a wedding after the crowd was evacuated, the pain and unhappiness remained palpable even as friends and families collected for wedding event pictures.

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu expressed his compassion with the victims' households and asked states and relevant authorities to implement strict crowd control steps.

The current stampedes in Nigeria have actually raised questions about precaution in such events. Several children were eliminated on Wednesday today when a local foundation arranged a well-attended funfair to present items and food to kids in southwestern Oyo state.

After the most recent catastrophe, the authorities in Abuja revealed that prior approval should be gotten before such charity drive are organized.

The present financial hardship under Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, who guaranteed "renewed hope" when he was sworn into workplace in May 2023, is blamed on surging inflation that is at a 28-year high and the government ´ s economic policies that have actually pushed the local currency to tape low versus the dollar.

Frustration over the cost-of-living crisis has led to mass demonstrations in recent months. In August, a minimum of 20 individuals were shot dead and hundreds of others were arrested at demonstrations demanding much better chances and tasks for youths.

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